AGENDA Faculty Senate Meeting March 6, Approval of Minutes from the February 6, 2018 meeting

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1 1 AGENDA Faculty Senate Meeting March 6, 2018 I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. III. IV. Approval of Minutes from the February 6, 2018 meeting Report from the Executive Committee Report from the Academic Affairs Committee (See the attachment for complete proposals. See the appendix for supporting materials). 1. Proposal from the Department of Chemistry Item A. Add CHEM 403 Item B. Change the laboratory component of CHEM 405 Item C. Change the description of the ACS certified degree 2. Proposal from the Department English, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies Item A. Modify course description of ENG 313 and Proposal from the Department of Fine Arts Item A. Change description of requirements for admission to the art education program Item B. Change description of ART 400 Item C. i. Add language reflecting AP placement ii. Change language reflecting AP placement iii. Change description of MU 120 iv. Add MU 126 and MU 146 Item D. Change English requirements for a major in theatre arts Item E. i. Change the prerequisite for ART 208 ii. Change the prerequisite for ART 218 iii. Change the description and prerequisites for ART 308 iv. Change the prerequisites for ART Proposal from the Department of Political Science and Geography Item A. Add POL 240 Item B. Change requirements for a major in political science Item C. Add POL 333

2 2 Item D. Change requirements for a major in political science Item E. Add POL 336 Item F. Change requirements for a major in political science Item G. Add POL 277 Item H. Change requirements for a major in political science Item I. Add Legal Studies collateral Item J. Add language to reflect addition of Legal Studies collateral Item K. Add legal studies to the Interdisciplinary Programs Item L. Change prerequisite for MGT 359 *note this is a business course Item M. Add International Affairs track Item N. Change the general political science track Item O. Change the optional criminal justice track V. Report from the Graduate Council (See the attachment for complete proposals. See the appendix for supporting materials). 1. Proposal from the School of Health Sciences, Psychiatric MHNP (see attached) Item A. Add Directors of new programs Item B. Add new programs to catalog Item C. Add Master of Science in Nursing AGACNP Item D. Change description of required hours Item E. Add Master of Science in Nursing PMHNP Item F. Add new courses Item G. Change course description Proposal from the School of Health Sciences, Nursing Dept., (see attached) Item A. Modify requirements for Certificate in Nursing Education Item B. Modify prerequisites for 710 Item C. Modify description of DNP program Item D. Modify admission criteria for MSN to DNP program Item E. Modify course repetition in the DNP program Item F. Modify requirements for DNP degree Item G. Modify full-time option for APRNS to DNP Item H. Modify full-time option for BSN to DNP/APRN Program Item I. Modify course description of DNP 801 Item J. Modify course description of DNP 807 Item K. Modify prerequisite/corequisite for DNP 808 Item L. Modify prerequisites for APRN 702 Item M. Modify prerequisites for APRN 703 Item N. Modify prerequisites for APRN 704 Item O. Modify prerequisites for APRN Proposal from the Physician Assistant Program, (see attached)

3 3 Item A. Modify course description of PA 500 Item B. Modify course description of PA 507 Item C. Modify course description of PA 509 Item D. Change course title of PA 511 Item E. Modify course description of PA 511 Item F. Modify course description of PA 512 Item G. Modify course description of PA 513 Item H. Modify course description of PA 506 Item I. Add PA 520 Item J. Add PA 522 Item K. Add PA 524 Item L. Add PA 528 Item M. Add PA 530 Item N. Add PA 626 Item O. Delete PA 521 Item P. Delete PA 523 Item Q. Delete PA 525 Item R. Delete PA 505 Item S. Add PA 630 Item T. Add PA 632 Item U. Add PA 634 Item V. Add PA 636 Item W. Add PA 638 Item X. Add PA 639 Item Y. Delete PA 631 Item Z. Delete PA 633 Item AA. Delete PA 635 Item BB. Delete PA 603 Item CC. Add PA 640 Item DD. Add PA 642 Item EE. Add PA 644 Item FF. Add PA 646 Item GG. Add PA 648 Item HH. Delete PA 641 Item II. Delete PA 643 Item JJ. Delete PA 645 Item KK. Delete PA 607 Item LL. Change requirements for Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Announcements IX. Adjournment

4 4 Attachment to the Faculty Senate Agenda March 6, 2018 IV. Report from the Academic Affairs Committee 1. Proposal from the Department of Chemistry A. ADD: On page 73 of the catalog 403 Advanced Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory (2:6) (Prerequisite: Chem 301; Corequisite Chem 402 or permission of department) S This laboratory-only course provides hands-on instruction in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of micro and macromolecular inorganic and organic chemical systems. Emphasis will also be placed on applications in the modern world. Materials to be synthesized and studied include inorganic and organic polymers, organometallic compounds, macromolecular materials, and nanoparticles. Rationale for A: The Chemistry Department is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The addition of the Chemistry 403 lab as a requirement for the ACS- certified degree will provide a lab to help satisfy the ACS-certified requirement for the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds, and also for their upcoming requirement for students to receive lab experience in macromolecular and nanoscale materials. Our current lab offerings would otherwise be overburdened by these requirements. Thus the proposed new Chemistry 403 lab is needed to alleviate the potential extra load that would otherwise be placed on other labs in the absence of the proposed Chemistry 403 Lab. B. Change, on page of the current catalog, 405 Advanced Methods of Organic Synthesis and Characterization (4:2-6) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission of department) Content to be divided between three areas: synthetic organic methods stressing library and laboratory work in preparative chemistry; physical methods of characterization including systematic identification of organic compounds by interpretive spectroscopy; structure and reaction dynamics including structure and reactivity relationships, molecular rearrangements, and kinetic techniques to solve problems in reaction mechanisms. 405 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission of department) Pericyclic reactions including electrocylic, cycloaddition/cycloreversion, and sigmatropic reactions. Linear Free-Energy Relationships. Modern Techniques in NMR Spectroscopy

5 5 including polarization transfer and two-dimensional methods. Analysis of two multi-step syntheses of the natural product Periplanone B. Rationale for B: Removing the lab component of Chem 405 is needed to make room for the introduction of the new lab titled Advanced Synthesis and Characterization Lab in Proposal 1 above, which will be a required lab for the ACS-certified degree in chemistry. This proposal is linked to the accompanying Proposal 1 above for the new Chem 403 lab titled Advanced Synthesis and Characterization Lab. C. Change, on page 72 of the current catalog, ACS-Certified Major An ACS-certified major in chemistry includes the following: 1. Chemistry course requirements a) thirty-eight hours of core courses: Chemistry , , 203, , 303, 402, and 404 b) a minimum of 10 hours of advanced courses: Chemistry 405, 407, 408, 497, and Minor/collateral requirements (two options) a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser (physics, mathematics, or computer science should be considered; pre-medical or pre-dental student should also consider biology) b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser preferably from either: i. physics, recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school ii. biology, recommended for pre-medical or pre-dental students physics, recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school iii. mathematics or computer science 3. Other requirements for an ACS-certified major in chemistry include Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 301, 306; Physics, 201, General Education courses required for all Bachelor of Science degrees An ACS-certified major in chemistry requires: 1. Chemistry course requirements a) thirty-eight hours of Chemistry 101,102, 201, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303, 402, and 404

6 6 b) Chemistry 403, two credit hours of Chemistry 497 or 498, and Chemistry 499. In addition, a minimum of 5 credit hours of additional in-depth chemistry courses from Chemistry 405, 407, or 408 are required. 2. Minor/collateral requirements (two options) a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser (physics, mathematics, or computer science should be considered; pre-medical or pre-dental student should also consider biology) b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser preferably from either: i. physics, recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school ii. biology, recommended for pre-medical or pre-dental students physics, recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school iii. mathematics or computer science 3. Other requirements for an ACS-certified major in chemistry include Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 301, 306; Physics 201 and General Education courses required for all Bachelor of Science degrees Rationale for C: Changing the ACS-certified degree requirement in C above is needed to accommodate the addition of Chemistry 403 and the removal of the Chemistry 405 lab component. 2. Proposal from the Department of English, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies A: Modify, on page 79 of the current catalog the following: 313 Literature for Young Children (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.) Studies the prominent writers and illustrators of books for young children. Special emphasis on the process of sharing books with children. Required of all Early Childhood majors. Not applicable toward General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal Arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. 315 Literature for Children (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.) Studies the history and scope of children s literature as well as the prominent illustrators of children s books. Emphasis on the evaluation of books suitable for the preschool, elementary, and middle school child. Required of all Elementary Education majors.

7 7 Not applicable toward General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal Arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. 313 Literature for Young Children (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.) Studies the prominent writers and illustrators of books for young children. Special emphasis on the process of sharing books with children. Required of all Early Childhood majors. Not applicable toward General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal Arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. Credit cannot be earned for both English 313 and Literature for Children (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.) Studies the history and scope of children s literature as well as the prominent illustrators of children s books. Emphasis on the evaluation of books suitable for the preschool, elementary, and middle school child. Required of all Elementary Education majors. Not applicable toward General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal Arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. Credit cannot be earned for both English 313 and 315. : When we changed our new curriculum in 2014, this sentence was inadvertently left out of the course description and we wanted to put it back in so that students wouldn t be confused. 3. Proposals from the Department of Fine Arts Proposal from the Art Education Program: A: CHANGE, on page 89 of the current catalog, from the section ADMISSION TO THE ART EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS, 1) Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5* in all undergraduate courses taken at FMU. * Freshmen and transfer students entering the institution in the Fall of 2015 or the Spring of 2016 must achieve a cumulative 2.6 grade point average in order to be admitted into the teacher education program. Freshmen and transfer students entering the institution in the Fall of 2015 and beyond must achieve a cumulative 2.75 grade point average for admission to the teacher education program.

8 8 1) Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5* in all undergraduate courses taken at FMU. * Freshmen and transfer students entering the institution in the Fall of 2015 or the Spring of 2016 must achieve a cumulative 2.6 grade point average in order to be admitted into the teacher education program. Freshmen and transfer students entering the institution in the Fall of 2016 and beyond must achieve a cumulative 2.75 grade point average for admission to the teacher education program. : This change corrects a mistake in transcription. Proposal from the Art History Minor: B: CHANGE, on page 91 of the current catalog, 400 Contemporary Art Since 1980 (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 221 and 390 or permission of the department) This course covers the full global range of recent visual culture since about 1980-from traditional art media (painting, sculpture, illustration, and photography) through innovations involving craft forms (ceramics, glass, weaving, etc.) to electronic and computer-generated images which are revolutionizing graphic design. 400 Contemporary Art Since 1980 (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 221 and 390 or permission of the department.) This course covers the full global range of recent visual culture since about 1980-from traditional art media (painting, sculpture, illustration, and photography) through innovations involving craft forms (ceramics, glass, weaving, etc.) to electronic and computer-generated images which have revolutionized graphic design. : This change simply updates the course description. C. Proposals from the Music Industry Program:

9 9 i. ADD, on page 50 of the current catalog, to the section COLLEGE ENTRANCE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT, Aural Subscription 3 Music Aural Subscription 4, 5 Music 116, Nonaural Subscription 3, 4, 5 Music Elective 1 ii. CHANGE, on page 50 of the current catalog, in the section COLLEGE ENTRANCE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT, Music Theory 3, 4, 5 Elective 3 Music Theory 3 Music Music Theory 4, 5 Music 115, : The existing credits are still in effect from when Francis Marion University had only a Music minor. These scores are now equivalent to courses now offered and need to be updated. iii. CHANGE, on page 92 of the current catalog, 120 Show Chorus (1) (Prerequisite: Dance and Vocal Audition) Modern and popular music is rehearsed and performed. Performances involve both singing and dancing. No more than three semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/or 190) may apply toward graduation requirements for non-majors. 120 Select Vocal Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Vocal Audition.) Modern and popular music is rehearsed and performed. No more than three semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/or 190) may apply toward graduation requirements for non-majors.

10 10 : This change simply updates the course description to the course as it is now taught. iv. ADD, on page 92 of the current catalog, the following new courses: Group Voice (1) (Prerequisite: Vocal Audition or permission of the department.) Group instruction in vocal performance designed for non-majors; includes development of technical skill and interpretation of standard literature. With permission of the department, up to two semesters of 126 may count toward the first level of applied lessons for students who become Music Industry majors Group Guitar I (1) Group instruction designed for non-majors or potential Music Industry majors looking to study guitar as their primary instrument. This beginning course covers basics in music reading, chords, strumming and picking techniques. With permission of the department, one semester of 146 may count toward the first level of applied lessons for students who become Music Industry majors. : These courses are being added to accommodate requests from non-majors desiring instruction in these areas. Applied Lessons are not an appropriate avenue for beginning students. D. Proposal from the Theatre Arts Program: CHANGE, on page 94 of the current catalog, MAJOR A major in theatre arts requires the following: 1. Theatre 210 (four one-semester hour courses), 200 or 203, 201, 202, 209, 291, 301, 320, 321, AND English Six semester hours selected from English 361, 352, and 372 MAJOR A major in theatre arts requires the following: 1. Theatre 210 (four one-semester hour courses), 200 or 203, 201, 202, 209, 291, 301, 320, Nine semester hours selected from English 352, 361, 365, and 372

11 11 Rationale: English 365 meets at the same time as one of our required lower-level theatre courses both of which are taught only once a year. As a result, students who have waited to take both of these courses (or who have to repeat one of them) have ended up requesting a substitution of one of the other courses so that they could still graduate in a timely manner. By moving ENG 365 into the elective group, students will still be required to have at least six hours of dramatic literature courses but will have a little more flexibility in scheduling. Course substitutions will hopefully be requested less often. E. Proposals from the Visual Arts Program: i. CHANGE on page 96 of the current Catalog, the prerequisite for ART 208, 208 Introductory Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204 or permission of department.) 208 Introductory Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite/Corequisite: 204 or permission of department.) : The instructor feels that ART 204: Two-Dimensional Design progresses in a manner that should allow students in ART 208 to do well taking it as a corequisite or a prerequisite. ii. CHANGE on page 96 of the current Catalog, the prerequisite for ART 218, 218 Introduction to Digital Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of department.) 218 Introduction to Digital Photography (3:1-5) : Though it might be helpful for students to have taken ART 206: Introduction to Graphic Design prior to taking ART 218, the instructor no longer feels it is necessary. iii. CHANGE on page 96 of the current Catalog, the description and prerequisites for ART 308,

12 Intermediate Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 208, 218.) Further development of photographic skills and concepts, including an introduction to color processes. Emphasis on design and expression. 308 Intermediate Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 208.) Further exploration of black and white darkroom and print finishing techniques. Other film formats and cameras introduced in addition to 35mm. Emphasis on personal expression through varied approaches to image making. : This change updates the course description to the course as it is now taught. Since it is now primarily film based rather than digital based, there is no need for ART 218: Intro to Digital Photography as a prerequisite. iv. CHANGE on page 96 of the current Catalog, the prerequisites for ART 408, 408 Advanced Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 308 or 318.) 408 Advanced Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 308 or 318 and 328.) : ART 328: Photographic Lighting was added as a requirement for students in the photo specialty since these prerequisites were originally published. 4. Proposal from the Department of Political Science and Geography A. ADD a new course under the list of political science courses on pages of the Catalog. 240 Introduction to Political Economy (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) This course provides a survey of the political economy subfield within political science from both a comparative and an international relations perspective. Topics include key theoretical debates in the study of political economy, the creation of domestic monetary and fiscal policies, competing approaches to trade, the international monetary system, the creation of international financial institutions, and globalization. B. CHANGE major requirements of a major in political science on page 119 of the Catalog.

13 13 MAJOR General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 341, MAJOR General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 240, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 341 : Political economy is an important and growing subfield of political science that is regularly taught in most departmental settings. The addition of political economy to the departmental curriculum reflects a commitment to modernizing and expanding the international/comparative course offerings. C. ADD a new course under the list of political science courses on page 120 of the Catalog. 333 Central and East European Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction to major political and economic developments in Central and Eastern Europe since the end of the Second World War. Special attention is given to the theoretical roots and empirical legacies of

14 14 communism in the region, regime change and the politics of transition, and continued problems in state capacity building and democratization in the region. D. CHANGE major requirements of a major in political science on page 119 of the Catalog. MAJOR General Track: A major in political science requires the following: MAJOR 2. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 341, General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 2. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 333, 341, Rationale: The department has a history of offering coursework that is focused on Western Europe, as well as Russia, but does not currently address Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The new course is designed to complement the geographic coverage of POL 329 and POL 328, while also presenting a venue for discussing major substantive topics in comparative politics (i.e., politics of transition, comparative applications of communism, state building and institutional design, etc.).

15 15 E. ADD a new course under the list of political science courses on page 120 of the Catalog. 336 Politics of Sports (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) This course explores the intersection of politics and sports, both amateur and professional, at the local, state, national and international levels. Topics covered relate to equality in sports (i.e. race, gender, class, age, ability), political activism, management-labor relations, government support and government regulation of sports, nationalism in and international relations via sports, and sports governing bodies, such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association and International Olympic Committee. F. CHANGE major requirements of a major in political science on page 119 of the Catalog. MAJOR General Track: A major in political science requires the following: MAJOR 3. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 341, General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 3. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 336, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 341,

16 16 Rationale: This course has been taught approximately every three years for over the last two decades, but always as a special topics class (POL 340 U.S. Political Focus). This addition simply formalizes the course in the political science curriculum and the FMU Catalog. G. ADD a new course under the list of political science courses on page 119 of the Catalog. 277 Sophomore Seminar: Careers in Political Science (1) (Prerequisite/Corequisite: 101 or 103; for declared political science majors, or permission of the department; does not count toward General Education Requirements or the political science minor or collateral) This course introduces political science majors to and prepares them for the variety of careers open to them after graduation. It emphasizes skills they should master as political science majors for successful careers, including research and writing, analytical thinking, resume preparation, interviewing, and networking. It will also highlight opportunities at FMU, such as internships, international programs, and student organizations. H. CHANGE major requirements of a major in political science on page 119 of the Catalog. MAJOR General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 4. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, Minor/collateral requirements (two options) a) Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser b) An 18 hour minor approved by the faculty adviser The minimum number of semester hours required in major courses is 36. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for a major in political science is 120. MAJOR General Track: A major in political science requires the following:

17 17 4. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: American Politics: POL 201, 202, 206, 215, 230, 305, 311, 317, 319, 320, 322, 338, 340 Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political Science 203, 205, 301, 314, 315, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, Minor/collateral requirements (two options) a) Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser b) An 18 hour minor approved by the faculty adviser The minimum number of semester hours required in major courses is 37. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for a major in political science is 120. Rationale: Despite efforts and very good advising by faculty in the political science program, some political science majors still graduate from FMU with no, or poorly thought out, career plans. This required course is an effort to better prepare political science majors for a successful post-graduation career. Careers discussed include, but are not limited to, the legal profession, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, political organizations and higher education. I. ADD a new Legal Studies collateral under COLLATERAL that appears on page 119 of the Catalog. COLLATERAL in Legal Studies A legal studies collateral requires the following: 1. POL 206 (Introduction to Law) 2. Nine additional semester hours from the following courses, with no more than 3 semester hours from one discipline: Business 206 (Legal and Social Environment of Business) Management 359 (Employment Law and Labor Relations) Mass Communication 451 (Media Law) Philosophy 306 (Ethics) Political Science 320 (Constitutional Law) Political Science 322 (Civil Rights and Civil Liberties) Political Science 323 (Rights of the Accused) Psychology 350 (Forensic Psychology)

18 18 NOTE: For students pursuing a major, a minor, or a collateral in political science, only POL 206 may count simultaneously toward the legal studies collateral and the political science major, minor, or collateral. Political science majors pursuing the criminal justice track may not earn a collateral in legal studies. J. CHANGE PRE-LAW CURRICULUM on page 163 of the Catalog. Introductory levels of four of these courses (composition, history, literature, and political science) are required as general education subjects. Students interested in going to law school should try to take the other five as well and should consider taking upper-level courses from some areas, in addition to the introductory-level courses. For further information, students can contact a coordinator. Introductory levels of four of these courses (composition, history, literature, and political science) are required as general education subjects. Students interested in going to law school should try to take the other five as well and should consider taking upper-level courses from some areas, in addition to the introductory-level courses. For further information, students can contact a coordinator. COLLATERAL in Legal Studies Students interested in the law may want to pursue a collateral in Legal Studies. More information can be found on page 119 under the political science program. K. ADD Legal Studies to the INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS, after GENDER STUDIES on page 167 of the Catalog. LEGAL STUDIES Coordinator: Dr. David R. White (Political Science) A 12-hour concentration in legal studies is available to all majors. For details, see the description of a collateral in legal studies listed under the political science major. L. CHANGE prerequisite on page 136 of the Catalog. 359 Employment Law and Labor Relations (3) (Prerequisite: Management 351) A study of employment laws that have a substantial impact on business and the workplace. The course will cover laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace such as those under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; protect employees under the

19 19 Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act; and regulate the relationship between management and organized labor. 359 Employment Law and Labor Relations (3) (Prerequisite: Management 351 or permission of school) A study of employment laws that have a substantial impact on business and the workplace. The course will cover laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace such as those under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; protect employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act; and regulate the relationship between management and organized labor. Rationale: Legal studies is an approach to the study of law and the legal system that is by nature interdisciplinary and multidimensional. As the legal system comes to impact more and more individuals in their daily lives, education about laws and the ways that governments implement and enforce them become more and more important. Through the lens of legal studies, it is possible to examine law and society from the perspectives of other disciplines and other cultures. This approach comports well with both study abroad and a robust internship program. The Dean of Business approached the political science program about creating a Legal Studies collateral that Business majors could take advantage of, given their very structured program. The chair of the Department of Political Science & Geography has coordinated with the Dean of Business, and other relevant department chairs and program coordinators, to develop this proposal. M. ADD a new International Affairs track on page 119 of the Catalog, after the Optional Track for criminal justice and before the political science MINOR. Political Science International Affairs Track: A major in political science with a concentration in international affairs requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, and Eighteen hours of international affairs course work distributed as follows: Six hours of core courses: Political Science 203 (International Relations) Political Science 205 (Comparative Government) Twelve hours of international politics selected from: Political Science 204 (Political Geography) Political Science 240 (Introduction to Political Economy) Political Science 301 (Political Movements and Revolutions) Political Science 314 (United States Foreign Policy) Political Science 315 (Politics of War and Security)

20 20 Political Science 324 (Asian Politics) Political Science 325 (Latin American Politics) Political Science 327 (Middle Eastern Politics) Political Science 328 (Soviet and Russian Politics) Political Science 329 (Western European Politics) Political Science 333 (Central and East European Politics) Political Science 341 (International Political Focus) 3. Six hours of additional coursework in political science NOTE: Three of the twelve hours in international politics may be substituted with suitable interdisciplinary coursework from upper-level international geography courses or with upperlevel coursework in a different department, with the approval of the department chair. The minimum number of semester hours required in major courses is 37. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for a major in political science is 120. N. CHANGE the general political science track on page 119 of the Catalog. General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 285, 295 and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: Political Science General Track: A major in political science requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, 295 and 24 semester hours of additional course work which must include at least two courses from each of the following groups: O. CHANGE the optional criminal justice track on page 119 of the Catalog. Optional Track: A major in political science with a concentration in criminal justice requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 285, and 295

21 21 Political Science Criminal Justice Track: A major in political science with a concentration in criminal justice requires the following: 1. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, and 295 Rationale for M, N, O: The current political science major offers a wide variety of courses that require students to assemble a personalized track to meet their post-college career goals. The proposed track in international affairs offers students an opportunity to focus on a specific (international) dimension of the political science curriculum and to earn a degree in the major with a designated international affairs track. The new track is entirely composed of existing courses that have been organized in a more effective way and will allow for students with an interest in international affairs to better assemble and market these skills. The proposed new track considers similar degrees in international affairs / international relations / international politics from other departments across the country almost all of which are interdisciplinary in nature. It also allows for overlap with related disciplines in a way that is similar to the existing criminal justice option in political science. As the department continues to host a large number of criminal justice majors and focuses on expanding its pre-law options, we see the international affairs track as being a worthwhile complement to these options for students with an interest in the increasingly global workplace. V. Report from the Graduate Council (See the attachment for complete proposals. See the appendix for supporting materials). 1. Proposal from the School of Health Sciences, Psychiatric MHNP A. ADD: On page 183, (In alphabetical order): TBA Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program TBA Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program B. ADD on page 184: School of Health Sciences Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program (Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.]) Family Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.]) Nurse Educator (Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.]) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.]) Certificate in Nursing Education (Post-baccalaureate or Post-masters)

22 22 C. ADD Page 189 [Above MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (AGACNP) Director of AGACNP: TBA The FMU Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program option has been developed in response to the need to provide advanced nursing care across the continuum of healthcare services to meet the specialized needs of adult-gerontology patients (young adults, older adults, and frail elderly) with complex acute and/or chronic health conditions in the region and state. This program provides BSN-prepared registered nurses (RNs) access to a high quality education to serve a specific population of patients from rural settings. The MSN/AGACNP program prepares advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to be acute care nurse practitioners. In addition to clinical practice, this program option emphasizes epidemiological approaches to complex acute and chronic health issues, holistic care, family and community systems approaches, use of technology, value-based care, collaboration, consultation, referral processes, theory utilization, and evidence-based practice. Graduates will be eligible for certification as an AGACNP by the American Nurse Credentialing Centers (ANCC) or ACNPC- AG by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Enrollment in the MSN/AGACNP program option is limited. Students must be accepted as graduate degree students. Courses in the MSN program options are offered one day a week, but practicum hours will generally occur during business hours at the primary care facility where the learner s clinical is scheduled. Courses are delivered in hybrid format using both traditional classroom instruction and online components. Practicum hours are extensive, and students should plan to allocate sufficient time to complete them. Advisement for this program track is done on an ongoing basis by the faculty of the program. REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE/ ADULT- GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (AGACNP) To receive a Master s Degree in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) from FMU, a student must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete 55 graduate credit hours, which include over 500 practicum hours. a. Graduate Nursing Core Courses (All MSN program options).. 12 Hours APRN 501 Advanced Practice Role: Theory and Knowledge Development APRN 502 Biostatistics APRN 503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based Practice APRN 504 Health Policy and Leadership b. Direct Care Core (All MSN program options)..19 Hours APRN 505 Population Health and Epidemiology APRN 506 Health Systems and Risk Management APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology

23 23 APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion c. Functional Area Content (Specific to each MSN program option) 24 Hours APRN 707 Clinical Decision-making and Ethics APRN 714 Acute Care of Young Adults APRN 715 Acute Care of Adults APRN 716 Acute Care of Geriatric Patients APRN 717 Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Internship I APRN 718 Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Internship II 2. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses. 3. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester in which the last course will be taken. : This program is needed to address the number of young adults, older adults, and frail elderly patients that require specialized care or hospitalization for acute care needs. The percentage of the population 65 years or older will grow to 21.7 percent of the population by 2040 (Echevarria & Salmond, 2017). Approximately half of Americans have at least one chronic disease, and 25 percent have multiple chronic conditions (Gerteis, Izrail, Deitz, Ricciardi, & Basu, 2014). The prevalence of multiple chronic conditions increases significantly with age and impacts 75 percent of older adults. These rates are expected to rise with the obesity epidemic and are compounded by the complications from chronic disease and lack of specialized care for rural and underserved young adults, older adults, and frail elderly residents. Echevarria, M., Salmond, S. (2017). Healthcare Transformation and Changing Roles for Nursing. Orthopedic Nursing, 36(1), Gerteis J, Izrael D, Deitz D, LeRoy L, Ricciardi R, Miller T, Basu J. Multiple Chronic Conditions Chartbook.[PDF MB] AHRQ Publications No, Q Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Accessed November 18, D. Change, on page 190, 1. Complete 55 graduate credit hours, which include 630 practicum hours. a) Graduate Nursing Core Courses (All MSN programs)...12 Hours APRN 501 Advanced Practice Role: Theory and Knowledge Development APRN 502 Biostatistics APRN 503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based Practice APRN 504 Health Policy and Leadership b) Direct Care Core...19 hours APRN 505 Population Health and Epidemiology APRN 506 Health Systems and Risk Management

24 24 APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion c) Functional Area Content...24 hours APRN 701 Primary Care of Adults APRN 702 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents APRN 703 Primary Care of Women APRN 704 Primary Care of Geriatric Patients APRN 705 Internship I APRN 706 Internship II APRN 707 Clinical Decision-making and Ethics 1. Complete 55 graduate credit hours, which include 630 practicum hours. a) Graduate Nursing Core Courses (All MSN program options).. 12 Hours APRN 501 Advanced Practice Role: Theory and Knowledge Development APRN 502 Biostatistics APRN 503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based Practice APRN 504 Health Policy and Leadership b) Direct Care Core (All MSN program options)..19 Hours APRN 505 Population Health and Epidemiology APRN 506 Health Systems and Risk Management APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion c) Functional Area Content (Specific to each MSN program option) 24 Hours APRN 701 Primary Care of Adults APRN 702 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents APRN 703 Primary Care of Women APRN 704 Primary Care of Geriatric Patients APRN 705 Internship I APRN 706 Internship II APRN 707 Clinical Decision-making and Ethics : Adds consistency as we add program options. E. ADD Page 190 [After MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER & Above MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING NURSE EDUCATOR]

25 25 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) Director of PMHNP: TBA The FMU Master of Science in Nursing /Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program option has been developed in response to the mental health needs in the region and state. This program provides BSN-prepared registered nurses (RNs) access to a high quality education to serve a specific population of patients, families, and communities in rural settings. The MSN/PMHNP program prepares advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to be psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners for patients across the lifespan in acute and nonacute settings. In addition to clinical practice, this program option emphasizes epidemiological approaches to psychiatric and mental health issues, holistic care, family and community systems approaches, use of technology, value-based care, collaboration, consultation, referral processes, theory utilization, and evidence-based practice. Graduates will be eligible for certification as a PMHNP by the American Nurse Credentialing Centers (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Enrollment in the MSN/PMHNP program option is limited. Students must be accepted as graduate degree students. Courses in the MSN program options are offered one day a week, but practicum hours will generally occur during business hours at the primary care facility where the learner s clinical is scheduled. Courses are delivered in hybrid format using both traditional classroom instruction and online components. Practicum hours are extensive, and students should plan to allocate sufficient time to complete them. Advisement for this program track is done on an ongoing basis by the faculty of the program. REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE/PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) To receive a Master s Degree in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner from FMU, a student must fulfill the following requirements: 4. Complete 55 graduate credit hours, which include over 500 practicum hours. a. Graduate Nursing Core Courses (All MSN program options).. 12 Hours APRN 501 Advanced Practice Role: Theory and Knowledge Development APRN 502 Biostatistics APRN 503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based Practice APRN 504 Health Policy and Leadership b. Direct Care Core (All MSN program options)..19 Hours APRN 505 Population Health and Epidemiology APRN 506 Health Systems and Risk Management APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion c. Functional Area Content (Specific to each MSN program option) 24 Hours PSY 620 Psychopathology APRN 707 Clinical Decision-making and Ethics

26 26 APRN 719 Psychiatric and Mental Health Assessment in Rural Populations APRN 720 Differential Diagnoses of Psychiatric and Mental Health Issues in the Rural Population APRN 721 Interventions for Psychiatric and Mental Illness in Rural Populations APRN 722 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Internship I APRN 723 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Internship II 1. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses. 2. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester in which the last course will be taken. : 1 in 5 Adults have a mental health condition. That's over 40 million Americans; more than the populations of New York and Florida combined. Youth mental health is worsening. Rates of youth with severe depression increased from 5.9% in 2012 to 8.2% in Even with severe depression, 76% of youth are left with no or insufficient treatment More Americans have access to services... Access to insurance and treatment increased, as healthcare reform has reduced the rates of uninsured adults. The greatest decrease in uninsured Adults with mental illnesses was seen in states that expanded Medicaid....But most Americans still lack access to care. 56% of American adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment. Even in Maine, the state with the best access, 41.4% of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment. There is a serious mental health workforce shortage. In states with the lowest workforce, there is up 6 times the individuals to only 1 mental health professional. This includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses combined (Mental Health America, 2018 retrieved from The South Carolina Health Professions Data Book (2016) does not even address the number of psychiatrists or psychologist in the state and region. Pee Dee Mental Health is the largest supplier of professionals in the Pee Dee region and is located in Florence. They are open Monday through Friday during business hours. The emergency departments of hospitals are frequented by patients and families needing assistance off hours. F. ADD page 192 (after 713) APRN courses 714 Acute Care of Young Adults (4:2-6) (90 clinical hours) (Prerequisites: 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 603). This course will emphasize assessment and management of acute and complex chronic conditions in young adult patients within the inpatient/hospital setting and across hospital-to-clinic settings, including the emergency department and intensive care units. 715 Acute Care of Adults (5:2-9) (135 clinical hours) (Prerequisites: 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 603). This course will emphasize assessment and management of acute and complex chronic conditions in adult patients within the inpatient/hospital setting and across hospital-to-clinic settings, including the emergency department and intensive care units.